Hygiene Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Shift: Evening/Night shifts (with occasional weekends)
Reports to: Hygiene Manager

We are partnering with a leading food manufacturing company to recruit an experienced Hygiene Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business and play a key role in maintaining world-class hygiene standards.

About the Role

As Hygiene Supervisor, you will lead and motivate a team of hygiene operatives, ensuring compliance with BRC and customer standards. You’ll manage cleaning schedules, oversee chemical safety, and drive continuous improvement across hygiene processes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and supervise hygiene operatives to achieve daily targets and maintain factory cleanliness.
Plan and manage cleaning schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) in line with staffing availability.
Maintain hygiene records, SOPs, and CICs to meet food safety standards.
Oversee chemical management, including safe storage, dosing checks, and compliance with COSHH.
Conduct hygiene audits, ATP and microbiological swabs, and support technical investigations.
Manage hygiene consumables, stock control, and budget reporting.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, and PPE requirements.
Recruit, train, and develop team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience managing hygiene teams in a food manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of cleaning systems, chemicals, and food safety regulations (BRC or equivalent).
Flexible approach to working evening/night shifts and occasional weekends.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and compliance documentation.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects).
Strong attention to detail and ability to engage and motivate teams.

What's on Offer

Be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in food safety.
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing hygiene team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Continuous training and development opportunities.

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